[Sevenoaks by J. G. Holland]@TWC D-Link bookSevenoaks CHAPTER XX 17/24
And, do you know, I don't think it is natural for a woman to carry her own life.
I got very tired of mine, and when this strong man came, and was willing to take it up, and bear it for me as the greatest pleasure I could bestow upon him, what could I do--now, what could I do? I don't think I'm proud of him, but I belong to him, and I'm glad; and that's all there is about it;" and Miss Butterworth sprang to her feet as if she were about to leave the house. "You are not going," said Mrs.Snow, catching her by both shoulders, "so sit down." "I've told you the whole: there's nothing more.
I suppose it will be a great wonder to the Sevenoaks people, and that they'll think I'm throwing myself away, but I do hope they will let me alone." "When are you to be married ?" "In the spring." "Where ?" "Oh! anywhere.
No matter where.
I haven't thought about that part of it." "Then you'll be married right here, in this house.
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